Right View

Right View

Right view is the “forerunner” of the Noble Eightfold Path,[1] which is why the Buddha listed it first.  Having the right view guides the practice.  Right view is like having the right map, while the other seven are like having a good vehicle.  The...
The Noble Eightfold Path

The Noble Eightfold Path

Once, the Buddha’s attendant Ānanda asked the Buddha a deceptively simple question: what is the teaching of all buddhas past and present?  That is kind of like asking, “What is the teaching of all geography teachers in the world?”  It takes a deep and...
Have a Mindful Thanksgiving Week

Have a Mindful Thanksgiving Week

Friends, For Thanksgiving week, we would like to focus on giving thanks and gratitude. We will be posting quotes from the suttas, and gratitude reflections on our blog and social media channels. When we return in a week, we have new and exciting content on the next...